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Gentianella quinquefolia, commonly called agueweed,[2] is a flowering plant in the gentian family. It is native to eastern North America.

Gentianella quinquefolia
Subspecies quinquefolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Gentianales
Family:	Gentianaceae
Genus:	Gentianella
Species:	G. quinquefolia
Binomial name
Gentianella quinquefolia (L.) Small
Synonyms[1]
Gentiana quinquefolia L. (basionym)

Subspecies

There are two subspecies:[3]

• Gentianella quinquefolia ssp. occidentalis - a more western variety, with larger flowers. Found in dry calcareous areas.
• Gentianella quinquefolia ssp. quinquefolia - primarily Appalachian, with smaller flowers. Found in forests and Appalachian balds.

References

External links

• Plants For A Future:Gentianella quinquefolia

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